Fragrance comparison

This Is Not A Pipe vs Arabi Cana

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 23 Oct 2026 248 ratings analysed

This Is Not A Pipe

Demeter Fragrance

3.77110 votes

Rank #14,909 TobaccoWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Arabi Cana

Kolmaz

4.00138 votes

Rank #26,804 LeatherTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arabi Cana takes 6 of 7 categories.

This Is Not A Pipe
Choose it for a tobacco and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Arabi Cana
Choose it for a leather and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

This Is Not A Pipe1/7

Arabi Cana6/7

Ratings & consensus: Arabi Cana
Community sentiment: Arabi Cana
Longevity: Arabi Cana
Sillage & projection: Arabi Cana
Value for money: Arabi Cana
Versatility: Arabi Cana
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: This Is Not A Pipe

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

This Is Not A PipeDemeter Fragrance

Arabi CanaKolmaz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 48%Had 13%Want 39%

Category winnerArabi CanaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

110 votes

38%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

138 votes

Category winnerArabi CanaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityArabi Cana

SillageArabi Cana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value76

Category winnerArabi CanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tobacco100%

woody83%

sweet65%

whiskey48%

fruity30%

leather100%

tobacco86%

woody72%

animalic58%

sweet44%

smoky30%

Scent match66%Closely related · both tobacco, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

TobaccoWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

LeatherTobaccoWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTobacco and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for This Is Not A Pipe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring24

Summer11

Fall100

Winter74

Day97

Night100

Spring36

Summer4

Fall93

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerArabi CanaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex65

Women0

Casual 40%Date 28%Work 18%Party 14%

Men84

Unisex14

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#26,804

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThis Is Not A PipeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter This Is Not A Pipe captures the exact aroma of unlit sweet tobacco leaves resting inside a warm briarwood pipe. The fragrance starts with a quick flash of solvent alcohol before settling into rich cured tobacco, dark dried cherries, and aged woody notes. You get a subtle splash of whiskey warmth in the backgro…

Reviews →

Arabi Cana by Kolmaz is a robust, leather-forward fragrance designed for those who appreciate animalic and smoky depth. It leans into a dark, tobacco-infused profile that performs well in cooler weather. This scent is suited for users seeking a grounded, woody character that persists throughout the day. Its compositio…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, This Is Not A Pipe or Arabi Cana?

Arabi Cana takes 6 of 7 categories. This Is Not A Pipe is rated 3.77/5 from 110 votes; Arabi Cana is rated 4.00/5 from 138 votes. Choose This Is Not A Pipe for a tobacco and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Arabi Cana for a leather and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, This Is Not A Pipe or Arabi Cana?

Arabi Cana lasts longest (Arabi Cana 71/100, This Is Not A Pipe 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, This Is Not A Pipe or Arabi Cana?

Arabi Cana projects furthest (Arabi Cana 65/100, This Is Not A Pipe 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do This Is Not A Pipe and Arabi Cana smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tobacco, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Tobacco and Woody Notes.

Is This Is Not A Pipe or Arabi Cana better for summer or winter?

For summer, This Is Not A Pipe is the stronger pick. For winter, Arabi Cana is the stronger pick. This Is Not A Pipe suits day or night wear; Arabi Cana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.